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In theory Whoopies could be a cool idea for tarp guy lines (the more Whoopies the better right?). But as someone already mentioned, I think the closest to the ground you could pitch your tarp would be 9-12 inches (depending on the length of your constrictor.

I know a lot of folks like shock cord for self-tensioning lines, or prussiks. However, I find a simple taut line hitch is quick and easy. Plus, it give me some knot tying practice.

I have 1.8 zingit whoopies on all of my tarps. The load is much less than on hammock suspension so my bury is only around 3in long. Never had any slippage nor are they hard to adjust under load wet or frozen for that matter. I self tension by tieing a shock cord loop around the tie out then attaching the dead eye. But, if I need to get real snug to the ground I just stake the shock cord.

I have whoopies on my tarps and I like them. I have never thought I couldn't pitch close enough to the ground. In rain storms I've had no issues adjusting them from inside the tarp. Those seem to be the big reasons people recommend not using them, but I've found neither to be an issue. With that said I have wanted to (just haven't had time) switch to a line with a Prussik on it...